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Temple building at Wat Arun, Bangkok
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Destination template · 2 days

Bangkok in 2 days

A compact temples-and-food route through Rattanakosin, the river and Chinatown.

Curated from official tourism guides · Researched 2026-10-29Sources & notes

The stops are drawn from the guides below; daily order, times and durations are our suggested adaptation. Available map pins are approximate, not provider-verified; missing coordinates remain unset. Prices are left unknown; check tickets, opening hours and transport before booking.

Tripadvisor 2026 · World #8 ↗ · Destination award, not an itinerary rating.

  • Dress appropriately for temple visits and check royal-event closures.
  • Use the river crossing for Wat Arun; allow heat breaks and check ferry service on the day.
1 local dining picks added to this itineraryDining sources

These picks have positive travel-guide coverage or a named professional recommendation; they are not live customer ratings. Suggested times are not reservations. Confirm service days, dietary needs and prices. Other days remain open for your own food discoveries.

  • Day 1 · Na Phra Ram 9 Market — Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Wikivoyage contributors ↗

Sources checked 2026-10-30. Community-guide dining data is adapted from Wikivoyage contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; source pages link to contributor histories.

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Day 1
  • 08:30150m
    Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaewi
    Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

    Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance and current opening hours.

  • 12:3090m
    Wat Phoi
    Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok

    Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance and current opening hours.

  • 15:0090m
    Wat Aruni
    Thonburi riverbank, Bangkok

    Allow time for the river crossing. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance and current opening hours.

  • 18:0075m
    Dining
    Ramkhamhaeng Rd

    Restaurant meal; ask about house specialties. Community guide highlights this restaurant’s food or dining experience positively. Suggested dining time, not a booking. Confirm service days, availability, dietary needs and current menu prices before travelling. Service hours need confirmation. Route distance is unknown; check travel time and the entrance. Map pin unavailable; use the address to locate the restaurant. Dining source: Wikivoyage contributors, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bangkok/Ramkhamhaeng (checked 2026-10-30). Guide recommendations are not live customer star ratings. Wikivoyage revision 5394399; selection and timing adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Day 2
  • 10:0075m
    Wat Traimiti
    Near Chinatown Gate, Bangkok

    Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance and current opening hours.

  • 12:0060m
    Wat Mangkon Kamalawati
    Charoen Krung Road, Bangkok

    Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance and current opening hours.

  • 15:0075m
    Pak Khlong Talati
    Chak Phet Road, Bangkok

    Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance and current opening hours.

  • 18:00120m
    Dining
    Chinatown, Bangkok

    Stall opening days vary; choose food on arrival. Approximate map pin; confirm the entrance and current opening hours.

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Stop photos come from Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia under the free licences shown. “Dish photo” images illustrate the cuisine, not the restaurant itself.